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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.48, 3,296.14 and 736.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.48, 3,296.14 and 736.59 is: 1,104.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.48 : 3,296.14 = 736.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.48/3,296.14 = 736.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.48x = 3,296.14 × 736.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.48x = 2,427,918.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,427,918.42/2,197.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.87

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